Donate food

Thanks to the generosity of our community last year we gave out the equivalent of 220,794 meals to people in need. 

We accept donations of most dried, fresh and tinned foods as long as they are unopened and in date. If you want to discuss a donation of surplus stock from your business, please contact [email protected]

Current shortages

Our most needed items are below 

Please note these are examples. We need all varieties of meat meal such as chilli, curry, stew etc. We need  both meat and fish paste. 

Download a shortages poster here

Latest donation updates

• Read our news article, about why we need certain items Why do you ask for certain items?
• Coats - we are no longer taking any further coats, gloves or scarves. We will restart this during next winter. 
• Sanitary wear - we have a huge stock of these items at present. Please choose other items to donate. 
• Baby milk - We are no longer accepting baby milk. This is following guidance about the negative impact of infants having different baby milk. 

For a full list of items that we do and don't take

Where can I donate my items?

Donations of food and goods should be taken to our warehouse in Lockwood during opening hours. If this is not suitable, you can take your items to any one of the listed collection points below. 

If you would like to host a collection point on behalf of The Welcome Centre please get in touch [email protected]